2007-2008
       California South District 41
                                
                          

                                           GOVERNOR
             William "Bill" Meyers  
              "EnJOOI OPTIMISM"                  

          

Welcome to California South District of Optimism.  This site is dedicated to improving communications among our 34 Optimist Clubs and more than 1,200 members.  If you are not a member and would like to be, we'd like to have you join us.  For information contact us at the email addresses hyper linked below.

The Optimist Difference - A Way Of Life 

   What differentiates Optimist Clubs from any other volunteer opportunity is simple. Optimists take their upbeat approach and work every day to make a difference for themselves and for the people around them. Optimists are people who believe that through positive action in their communities they can create a better tomorrow.  
Their mission is threefold:

An Optimistic Attitude

Optimists believe that a positive approach can make all the difference in the world. Through hands-on community and youth programs, Optimists brighten spirits and create hope and confidence in the future. The Optimist Creed provides proof of the Optimists' philosophy

Youth & Community Service

Along with the Optimists' motto, "Bringing out the best in kid's," comes the commitment to help, educate, inspire, and believe in tomorrow's future--our young people. Optimists believe that by investing in youth, we can ensure a better tomorrow.

Personal Development

Optimist Club members receive as much as they give. Optimists have endless opportunities to gain leadership experience and to grow personally and professionally. Optimists value the social and business relationships they develop with individuals from a cross section of their community.

Optimist International is one of the largest and most active service club organizations in the world. It is comprised of more than 115,000 volunteer members in 3,200 Optimist Clubs. The Mission Statement of Optimist International is - "By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids." Optimist members conduct positive community and youth service programs which reach in excess of six million young people each year.

            For CALSO District Information Contact

 Governor                     William "Bill" Meyers
                                      E-mail:  bmeyers3@cox.net

Secretary                      Julie Mondragon
                                       E-mail: j.tillinghast@cox.net 

Treasurer                      Don Cousino
                                E-mail: decuz280@juno.com

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